Man arrested for breaking into ex-girlfriend's home

Tuscaloosa Police arrested a man Friday morning after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend's apartment.A 21-year-old woman called 911 at 6:20 a.m. Friday to report that her ex-boyfriend was kicking and beating on the door to her apartment in the 1700 block of 40th Avenue, said Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit Capt. Loyd Baker.While police were on the way, he forced the door open and hit her in the face several times, he said.Officers arrested Cornelius Carnell Shepherd, 21, who also lives in the 1700 block of 40th Avenue, and charged him with first-degree burglary. Bail was set at $75,000. Baker said that he could face more assault charges.